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Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)
Often referred to as the "heart-lung machine," a circulatory support system that works in place of a patient's heart and lungs, providing blood flow to the whole body during open-heart surgery.
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- Industry/Domain: Medical devices
- Category: Cardiac supplies
- Company: Boston Scientific
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